Marist University·Poughkeepsie, New York
The Assistant Coach is responsible for recruiting prospective student-athletes and coordinating their visits to campus. They also assist the Head Coach in developing game strategies, conducting training sessions, and mentoring athletes academically and personally.
Position Title: Assistant Coach, Volleyball
$17.05
The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as Assistant Coach, Volleyball, reporting to the Head Coach, Volleyball. This position will participate in the preparation, coordination, practice & game plan preparation, and execution of practice plans during the academic year. The assistant coach position is responsible for the identification, research of, and communication with prospective student-athletes during the calendar year. The assistant coach will also assist in the academic, personal, and career mentoring of student-athletes.
Researching the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts and other relevant recruiting opportunities of prospective student-athletes.
Preparing and coordinating the recruiting calendar and accommodations in accordance with the NCAA, The Metro Conference (for all sports but Football), Pioneer League (Football only), and institution regulations.
Evaluating prospective student-athletes by traveling to the tournaments, showcases, high school games, tryouts, and other relevant recruiting opportunities during permissible recruiting periods.
Conducting appropriate communication with coaches, prospective student-athletes, and parents.
Coordinating and executing official and unofficial visits to campus for prospective student- athletes and their families.
Active participant in all NCAA rules education programs.
Provide mentoring to student-athletes inside and outside of practice on their academic, personal, civic, and career aspirations for the future.
Assist the Head Coach in developing the game strategy and designing effective and efficient training and practices for both the team and individual student-athlete by:
Formulating effective game plans for competition.
Conducting individual and small group training sessions.
Conducting comprehensive film review from practices and games.
Preparing daily team practice plans.
Working games and practices.
Assist in other tasks as assigned by Head Coach and Director of Athletics.
• Master's degree
Required Application Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References
Benefits: This position is not eligible for University sponsored benefits
A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Conference and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the Metro all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in Metro Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction.
With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community.
Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions.
Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S.
News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.
To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about [https://www.marist.edu/about]
Classification: Administrative (Hourly)
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays
Hours per Week: 29
Number of Position Openings: 1
Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant work experience. A valid driver's license is required, and a master's degree is preferred.
Market context
In New York, assistant volleyball coach roles often reflect steady demand from schools and youth programs that need support with practice planning, athlete development, and game-day logistics. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license, with a master’s degree preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to coaching experience, certifications, and availability for travel or after-school schedules.